Q: When is lacrosse season?A: The official season is in the spring. Teams begin practicing in February and play games from March through mid-May.

Q: How often are practices? A: Practices are held on weeknights 2-3 times per week for 1-2 hours dependent upon age and level.

Q: Where do practices take place?A: Practices take place on the turf fields at Nevada Union and Magnolia. Practice field assignments will be provided in January.

Q: What days are are games?A: The game schedule will not be out until January, but games are generally played on Friday evenings, Saturdays and/or Sundays, depending on age and level. Stampede teams also participate in a few jamborees and/or tournaments throughout the season.

Q: How are teams determined? A: For 14U and under, players are placed on the appropriate team based on age. At this time, we only have one team per age group and do not hold tryouts or rank players by skill level. Stampede Lacrosse is aligned with the NCJLA mission of providing a positive, welcoming experience for all young players. We are committed to providing equal development and playing opportunities to both new and experienced players.

Q: What equipment do I need?A: Required equipment includes: a boys lacrosse stick, gloves, helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, arm pads, cleats, and protective cup. Rib pads are recommended. It's also helpful for players to have an equipment bag to carry all their gear.

Q: Where do I get equipment?A: The club sometimes has limited gear to lend, and we have an equipment swap at the January kickoff meeting. Many sporting goods stores offer lacrosse equipment, including Big 5 (small selection locally), Dick's Sporting Goods (Roseville), and Play it Again Sports (for used gear). Some online stores such as www.SportStop.com and www.lacrossemonkey.com (as well as others) offer starter packages for new players.

Q: Can my child play lacrosse and basketball (or baseball, soccer, etc.)?A: Playing two sports simultaneously will not keep a child from being registered and joining a lacrosse team. Please consider the practice and game schedules between the two sports. The player’s and team’s development is dependent on attendance at practices and games.

Q: Who are the coaches?A: Stampede Lacrosse relies on volunteer coaches who are sometimes parents of the players. Each team will have a designated Head Coach a varying number of Assistant Coaches – and volunteers are always welcome – who assist with practices and games. All of our coaches receive at least minimum training from the league and from US Lacrosse (the national governing body for the sport), as well as background checks. We also have Team Managers who assist coaches with maintaining the team schedule, communication with families, and other aspects of managing their team.

Q: What "league" is Gold Country Stampede a part of?A: Our 12U and 14U teams play in the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association (NCJLA). Our 10U team participates in the Sacramento City League (a developmental league geared toward 1st time players to get exposed to the sport).

Q: What about Girls Lacrosse? A: Stampede does not currently offer teams for girls, however 10U girls are eligible to play on our boys team.

Q: I've registered my player. When/how do I get more information?

A: Teams will meet at the club-wide kickoff event in January (2018 details TBD). Your coach and/or team manager will also contact you around that time with information about when practices start, etc.

Q. How can I learn more about lacrosse? A: Please check out the links for NCJLA and US Lacrosse on our website to learn more.